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Where Today's Quilters Create Tomorrow's HeirloomsSun, 02 Dec 2018 02:34:00 +0000en-UShourly1Dear Daughter Block of the Month – Blocks 37 – 42http://sentimentalstitches.net/2018/12/01/dear-daughter-block-of-the-month-blocks-37-42/
http://sentimentalstitches.net/2018/12/01/dear-daughter-block-of-the-month-blocks-37-42/#commentsSun, 02 Dec 2018 02:34:00 +0000http://sentimentalstitches.net/?p=13774Today is our final set of Dear Daughter blocks. I feel like the year has just flown by. I've seen such beautiful blocks being made throughout the year and look forward to seeing your completed quilt.

Rather than hold things over until January for the last two blocks I've posted the final 6 blocks. This way we can have a fresh start in January on a new quilt! Are you wondering what it will be? There's actually going to be two projects next year - something for everyone! I'm keeping them under wraps for now but promise to share one of them with you very soon.

Let's get started on this months blocks -

Block 37

Elias Randolph

Fulton Rock Co

Wisconsin

John A Randolph

1850

Such a simple block but still very pretty. I think the fabric was once a beautiful shade of green.

Block 38

I'm in love with these quirky tulips. I think it's wonderful the way they dance around the block. There are four signatures on this block -

Grace L. Dunn

Harriet M Dunn

Elizabeth Y Dunn

Cornelia M Dunn

Plainfield NJ

May 25th 1852

This for Maxom and Sarah Ann Dunham

Block 39

Maxom Dunham

Piscataway NJ

May 25th 1852

This beautiful bird block is for our groom - Maxom. Don't you just love the stripe fabric used for the stem and the wonderful indigo print for the flower pot? Beautiful fabric choices.

The bird itself has a reverse appliqued eye and wing. Look at the sweet little feet on this bird!

Two little flower pots are appliqued on the bottom corners. The fussy cut leaves fit perfectly.

Block 40

We have another beautiful bird for our bride -

Sarah Ann Dunham

Piscataway NJ May 25 1852

Block 41

Cornelius C Blackford

May 25th 1852

Piscataway NJ

All of the little leaves on this block are fussy cut from the same pretty green print we've seen in many of the blocks.

Block 42

Emaline G Holton

Ill

1850

It seems appropriate the final block is a donut block. I love the indigo and cheddar broderie perse appliques around the donut. You've seen the leaves in the corners many times before.

I can't tell you how much I appreciate your support and participation in recreating this wonderful quilt. I hope you've enjoyed the journey as much as I have.

Click on the link below to get to the 5dollarbom.com and look for the listing for this months blocks. You can purchase the blocks for $0.00 (FREE) until January 1, 2019

]]>http://sentimentalstitches.net/2018/12/01/dear-daughter-block-of-the-month-blocks-37-42/feed/4Dear Daughter Block of the Month – Blocks 25 – 28http://sentimentalstitches.net/2018/08/31/dear-daughter-block-of-the-month-blocks-25-28/
http://sentimentalstitches.net/2018/08/31/dear-daughter-block-of-the-month-blocks-25-28/#commentsFri, 31 Aug 2018 23:54:14 +0000http://sentimentalstitches.net/?p=13706Hello everyone! We had a cool morning today so I know September is arriving tomorrow and the color change of the leaves isn't far off. It's also a holiday weekend so there is family coming and going over the next couple of days. We're all trying to squeeze the last little bit from summer than we can.

With fall approaching, it's time to think about the November Shipshewana Quilt Retreat.This year you have the opportunity to take classes from a world renowned teacher - Margaret Sampson George.I can't wait to take one of her classes. I have a feeling I'll look at my quilting in a totally different way after taking the class. The Friday class is sold out but there is still room in the Thursday and Saturday classes. Margaret will also be presenting a lecture on Friday evening. Use the links in this paragraph to read more about the retreat and classes.

I have to begin thinking about next year's quilt. Do we want to do another applique quilt or would you like a break from the hand stitching and work on a patchwork quilt? How about a year of 1930s quilts based on my family history in quilting? I am happy to do either and admit I'll be forced to do the family history stuff soon. I'm not getting any younger and I don't want to start forgetting what needs to be documents. Maybe if I start early we could do more than one thing. Please leave me a comment here or email me to let me know what you'd prefer.

I have 4 more Dear Daughter blocks for you today. As I was taking the photographs I couldn't help but notice that some of the prettiest blocks are in the last half of this quilt. I think you're going to really enjoy each one as we finish this project.

Block 25

Ann F Randolph

St Market St Tr (? I'm not sure about this. Any ideas?)

Peased in Wisconsin

Fulton Co 1850

This is similar to one of the earlier blocks but the flower faces to the right. I really like the way this one was done and the way it was quilted.

Block 26

Your Brother

Barzillai F Randolph

Fulton Rock Co

Wisconsin

1850

I'm smitten with this block. I'd love to make an entire quilt of this one setting them together right next to each other. I think we can be pretty sure what looks like tan fabric was originally green.

Block 27

Elizabeth Dunham

Piscataway NJ

1852

Block 28

Martin H Barned

Ill

1850

Here's another donut with some great broderie perse. It seems we have three blocks this time where the green fabric has faded to tan.

I guess that's all I can think of for this month. Click on the link below to get to the 5dollarbom.com and look for the listing for this months blocks. You can purchase the blocks for $0.00 (FREE) until October 1, 2018

]]>http://sentimentalstitches.net/2018/08/31/dear-daughter-block-of-the-month-blocks-25-28/feed/11Dear Daughter Block of the Month – Blocks 17-20http://sentimentalstitches.net/2018/07/01/dear-daughter-block-of-the-month-blocks-17-20/
http://sentimentalstitches.net/2018/07/01/dear-daughter-block-of-the-month-blocks-17-20/#commentsSun, 01 Jul 2018 13:54:46 +0000http://sentimentalstitches.net/?p=13650I thought last month's blocks were pretty great but I'm just as excited about the ones this month. There's a great variety again and I can see lots of ways for you to personalize them to continue making this quilt your own.

I'm at the lake this week and it's hot so inside at the computer isn't where I want to be. It seems nothing works out quite right when Independence Day lands on a Wednesday. Do you celebrate the weekend before or the weekend after of just the single day in the middle of the week?

The flowers are beautiful this summer but suffering in this heat. I've already watered the pots once today and by afternoon they'll be dry again.

I hope your summer (or winter depending where you live) is allowing for all the stitching time your heart desires. Let's get to day's blocks -

Block 17

This block is signed by Walter G Dunham - Ill. 1850

There's some great applique around this donut making it one of my favorites.

This sweet cluster is on two of the corners and..........

this one is in the other two. There are simple circles appliqued to the top, bottom and sides of the block.

Block 18

This block is signed -

May you be happy.

Jane Goodrich Milton

Sweet flower made from what are almost 60 degree diamonds. I love the quilting on this block!

Applique leaves on two corners using a familiar green fabric and..........

a cute little moon at the base of the flower.

Block 19

This block is signed by Daniel and Elizabeth Dunham - Piscataway NJ 1852

A great papercut block stitched in a double pink with a touch of yellow. Cute little diamonds quilted on all four sides.

Block 20

This block is signed -

For my son Maxon

As this block to others

join, think of me. Unions

in another world.

Your Father, Ada Dunham

Simple open squares appliqued in red and blue.

Each corner nicely mitered.

Click on the link below to get to the 5dollarbom.com and look for the listing for this months blocks. You can purchase the blocks for $0.00 (FREE) until August 1, 2018

]]>http://sentimentalstitches.net/2018/07/01/dear-daughter-block-of-the-month-blocks-17-20/feed/4Dear Daughter Block of the Month Blocks 5-8http://sentimentalstitches.net/2018/03/31/dear-daughter-block-of-the-month-blocks-5-8/
http://sentimentalstitches.net/2018/03/31/dear-daughter-block-of-the-month-blocks-5-8/#commentsSat, 31 Mar 2018 18:36:35 +0000http://sentimentalstitches.net/?p=13550It's only been a couple of weeks since we started this amazing quilt. To get us on a "1st of the month schedule" I'm posting the second set of blocks today. I've decided to leave the first four blocks available for free until May 1st so everyone who wants to join us has time to jump in and get started.

Do you remember my comments about all the donut blocks? I have been giving them a great deal of thought since I was bolted out of a sound sleep with one of those epiphanies that leave you sitting there shaking your head wondering why you didn't see something before that moment.

In my search for some wild and deep meaning for the donut blocks I overlooked the obvious symbolism of a simple circle. A circle has no beginning or end. It is endless, eternal, just the way love should be. For anyone stitching a friendship block for a treasured friend or family member, the circle shape really says it all!

I'm now looking at these blocks with a new perspective and remember just how important symbolism was to quilters making quilts in the 1850s and how important it can still be today. I haven't stitched a donut block yet, but today as I mourn the passing of a very special friend, I'll be picking out fabrics to make one in her honor. She saw the Dear Daughter quilt a couple of weeks ago when we started and exclaimed - I could do that, they're just circles. Always hopeful, enthusiastic for life and an amazingly talented quilter - I wasn't surprised when I heard that. I hope you'll want to add your own little touches to the donut blocks reflecting things that have special meaning to you.

Block 5

Jonathan and Sarah Ann Dunham

Ill 1850

For the broderie perse on this block, leaf clusters were appliqued in the corners and a flower bud was appliqued on each side.

Block 6

Jane H Clawson

Search thy Scriptures

Marlborough NJ 1852

Sweet red diamonds were appliqued on the four sides of this block. I found it interesting that Marlborough was only established as a township in 1848, just two years before this block was made. It is now called Marlboro.

Block 7

Julia Ann Randolph

Ill

I'm in love with the smaller applique circles in the corners and fussy cut flowers appliqued on the sides of the block.

Block 8

Sarah M Randolph

Ill

More darling little applique circles and leaf clusters on the sides. Take note of this green fabric. It's used in several places in the quilt and even fussy cut at times. It looks one we should be able to find a reproduction to match. I'll be keeping my eyes open. I'm finding the same fabrics in blocks made in the two different parts of the country. It makes me wonder if someone handed out fabrics or they met and worked on the blocks together. Hmm............

That's our 4 blocks for the month of April. All you need to do is head over to the 5dollarbom.com web site, add those blocks to your shopping cart and checkout. Their price is $0.00. When you get to the end of the checkout process there will be a link on the last page to download the patterns. You'll also receive a follow up email with a link to download them too. If you ever lose any of your pattern files, you can log in and download them again.

]]>http://sentimentalstitches.net/2018/03/31/dear-daughter-block-of-the-month-blocks-5-8/feed/9Dear Daughter Block of the Month – Starts Today!http://sentimentalstitches.net/2018/03/08/dear-daughter-block-of-the-month-starts-today/
http://sentimentalstitches.net/2018/03/08/dear-daughter-block-of-the-month-starts-today/#commentsThu, 08 Mar 2018 15:11:13 +0000http://sentimentalstitches.net/?p=13498I have to start by thanking everyone for their patience while I got all the pieces and parts of the Dear Daughter block of the month organized. I am absolutely blown away by your enthusiasm for this project and hope you'll have a wonderful time as we work together on the blocks.

I have so much to tell you I'm not sure where to start. This is a long post with lots of pictures and information. If you haven't read theintroduction post for this quilt you might want to take a few minutes to do that. I believe the quilt was made for Sarah and Maxon Dunham by family and friends.

I'm still working on getting us a full view picture of the entire quilt. I think hanging from the quilt stand in the garage might give the photographer enough room to capture the whole quilt in one shot.

Oh my, the quilt looks so sad laying on the floor in the living room. This picture is of the upper left corner. I've never done a block of the month where I presented the blocks in order. I've always jumped all over the place and given a layout to put the blocks together at the end. Because this quilt has a pieced sashing I thought you might like to work on that as we go along so you could assemble your blocks.

When I drafted the first three blocks I got a little surprise? There are circles or donuts as I'm calling them, all over the quilt. Three of the first four blocks are donuts!

I looked around and realized how many there actually were. Some have applique around them. Most have broderie perse. At first I wasn't sure I liked them so I drafted a group of blocks from antique quilts that could be used as substitutes. Before you decide, take a look at the cute broderie perse as we explore the first four blocks.

Block 1

Mary Ann Randolph

Ill

This donut block has a sweet spray of flowers in the corners and a cluster of leaves on the four sides.

Block 2

Louisa C Randolph

Ill

Fussy cut teardrop flowers

Leaf clusters and an oval of flowers.

Block 3

Mary Ann Dunham

Piscataway NJ

1852

I'm in love with this green fabric. You might not think it possible but you'll see it fussy cut later in the quilt.

Block 4

Prudence Ellis

Ill

1850

Paisley leaves with an applique flower

Leaf and flower cluster

More leaves and flowers from the same print.

Did anything jump out at you when looking at these first four blocks? The three donut blocks were all made in Illinois (the Midwest) and the red and green floral block was made on the east coast of the United States in New Jersey. So many questions! There were members of the both Randolph and Dunham families in Illinois, Wisconsin and New Jersey. Were Sarah and Maxom married? Perhaps, but as we continue on with the blocks you may begin to wonder about their relationship too. I haven't solved that mystery yet.

Many of the blocks have sentiments inked on them for the Sarah and Maxon. Some have just the name and date like the today's blocks. I've been writing down inscriptions as I come across them. If you'd like to use them on your quilt, you can download a copy of the first group - Antique Quilt Inscriptions 1 I may print some of them on extra pieces of fabric and sneak them under the center of a blocks motif so they're sewn in place when I do the reverse applique in that area (like under the center of the donut in the picture above.

I'm excited to get started on this quilt. We have lots of pretty blocks coming and I can't wait to go through my stash (or go shopping) for the perfect fabrics to use in the donuts and the broderie perse surrounding them.

As I said earlier, I did think about substituting another signature style block for some of the donuts and went on a search for quilts made during the same time period. I put together a group of alternate blocks, all from antique quilts. I may use some of these in my own quilt. If you'd like to have them in case you aren't a donut fan, you can purchase the the set of 14 blocks for $5 - HERE.

This first set of blocks (1-4) also includes the instructions for the sashing and 9 patch cornerstones. I've included a copy of the materials list so you can have all of that together in one file.

This set will be free until May 1st so everyone has a couple of extra weeks to gather supplies and get started.

I'll post our second set of blocks on April 1st and we'll start our usual schedule of posting blocks on the 1st of the month and they'll be retired on 1st of the following month. To confuse things a little, April 1st is Easter Sunday so the blocks will be available early.

If you forget to download one of the block sets while they're free, you can purchase it for $5.

The link is directing you to the $5 Block of the Month web site. All you need to do is add the block set to your shopping cart and go through the checkout process. It's price is $0.00. A screen will pop up with your receipt and the link to download the pattern file. You'll also receive an email from info@5dollarbom.com with a link to download the pattern a few minutes later too.

Are you feeling a little overwhelmed? Me too! There's a lot to take in and think about when starting a project like this. I can't thank you enough for joining me on this journey. Please email me, leave a comment or post your questions in the Facebook group.

]]>http://sentimentalstitches.net/2018/03/08/dear-daughter-block-of-the-month-starts-today/feed/161857 Album Quilt – Blocks 62 – 63 – 64http://sentimentalstitches.net/2017/06/30/1857-album-quilt-blocks-62-63-64/
http://sentimentalstitches.net/2017/06/30/1857-album-quilt-blocks-62-63-64/#commentsSat, 01 Jul 2017 02:04:48 +0000http://sentimentalstitches.net/?p=13433It's hard for me to believe we've come to the end of this journey. For those of you who have kept up with your blocks and have only these three to complete - Congratulations!!! I'm jealous!!! I can't wait to see all the different interpretations of this quilt as you get them done. I feel very honored you've joined me in making this special quilt.

I'm taking a break from applique patterns for the summer so I can catch up on my own blocks from the 1857 Album Quilt but hope you'll join me in making the Simple Summer Sampler. Today is the last day to sign up! This quilt was inspired by a antique quilt too! I think you'll enjoy it and can read more about it HERE.

Block 62

This sweet block is one of my favorites. I love the simplicity of it and it's signed by J A

Block 63

This block is missing almost all of the embroidery in addition to the fabric that was used for one of the tulips and a bud. This block is signed by Laura herself. Remember, she would have been only 16 or 17 years old when she made this.

Block 64

There's a little sprig of flowers and leaves across the bottom of the block.

Lovingly embroidered by hand above the year it reads:

Made by the friends of Laura A Ackerman in the year.......

And with that I close this project with the 19th set of block patterns. I planned to have this run for 20 months to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Sentimental Stitches but did enough months with 4 blocks that we finished a month early. I pray your quilt will bring you much joy and happiness and look forward to working on another project together.

]]>http://sentimentalstitches.net/2017/06/30/1857-album-quilt-blocks-62-63-64/feed/9Simple Summer Sampler Quilt Alonghttp://sentimentalstitches.net/2017/06/14/simple-summer-sampler-quilt-along/
http://sentimentalstitches.net/2017/06/14/simple-summer-sampler-quilt-along/#commentsThu, 15 Jun 2017 00:40:05 +0000http://sentimentalstitches.net/?p=13401It's hard to believe it's almost time for the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City. It starts the first week of July. I always try to do something special to honor the festival and Traverse City as the cherry capital of the world. This year I'm doing something I've never done before! I'm having a summer quilt along!

We'll be making the Simple Summer Sampler quilt which was inspired by an antique quilt. The colors I'm using for my quilt represent the TC area during the summer. The beautiful red and green of the cherries....

and the shimmering white of their blossoms on the trees.

These are some of my fabrics. I've chosen lots of different red print and a creamy white background for my blocks.

You don't have to use these colors to join in on the fun. Your blocks might be blue and white to represent TC's winter wonderland.

Or you might make scrappy fabric blocks to represent the wonderful blend of people who visit northern Michigan each year. Make the quilt your own!

TheSimple Summer Sampler quilt has 50 pieced blocks, almost all rotary cut and machine pieced, set on point in a 79" x 84" quilt. I may add another border to mine to make it a queen size quilt to use on my bed during the holidays.

Many of you, me included, are still working on the applique for your 1857 Album Quilt. After so many months of applique I felt I needed a break with something pieced but because it's summer here and I'm busy outside enjoying the warm weather, I wanted something simple to work on. The blocks in this quilt are perfect!

There is a one time sign up fee of $15

Patterns will be posted in the files section of the Simple Summer Sampler Facebook Group. No printed paper patterns will be mailed. If you're absolutely, positively, not a Facebook person, please let me know when you place your order to sign up and I'll see what I can do to accommodate you.

The quilt has 50 pieced blocks with a finished size of 79" x 94"

Begins on Thursday July 6, 2017 for 18 weeks. We'll be done before the holidays!

We'll make 2 blocks per week during July and August. 4 blocks per week for September and October.

This is a mystery project - see rules below ***.

You'll receive an invitation to join the Facebook Group within a 2 days after paying the sign up fee.

Fabric requirements and quilt layout will be available in group files for planning purposes.

*** Because this is a mystery project; by signing up you promise not to share patterns or post pictures of your blocks on any social media (Facebook, Pinterest, Instragram, etc. ) platform, including your blog until after November 1st. The patterns will be available to download until Dec. 31st.

I do hope you'll share your blocks as you get them completed in the Simple Summer Sampler Facebook group. It's always inspiring to see everyone's interpretation of a design and encourage each other as we work on the blocks.

This is the first time I've done a quilt along like this and hope you'll join me. I think you'll be really pleased with this quilt. I'm in love with it and I wish I had the time to make it in all of the fabric options I've mentioned. I know I'm sticking with the red and white for my blocks but using the green for the sashing is up for discussion. I may use my background fabric as the sashing for a sparkling two color quilt. You'll have to join in to see what I decide. There will be pictures of the quilt layout in the files section of the Facebook group so you can play around with different ideas.

]]>http://sentimentalstitches.net/2017/06/14/simple-summer-sampler-quilt-along/feed/51857 Album Quilt – Blocks 59 – 60 – 61http://sentimentalstitches.net/2017/06/01/1857-album-quilt-blocks-59-60-61/
http://sentimentalstitches.net/2017/06/01/1857-album-quilt-blocks-59-60-61/#commentsThu, 01 Jun 2017 14:27:44 +0000http://sentimentalstitches.net/?p=13375Well friends, we're almost finished with this quilt! There are three blocks this month and you'll receive the final 3 next month. I've been busy thinking about what we'll do next. Not to worry - I have a plan! I'll share all the details with you very soon. Let's take a look at today's blocks -

Block 59

This block was made by E. Campbell

The block has some nice details like embroidered stems.

and a cute little red bird.

And............. then there's this brown birdie. He's a little on the crazy side with a red berry in his mouth. Zoom in on him and you can see all of the applique and embroidery covering his unusual shape. Was this one of those designs that just went wrong and our quilter kept adding things to him in hopes of making him look realistic? I'd be tempted to use a reverse image of the red bird or broderie perse in this block.

Block 60

This block is signed - Father

This block would traditionally be a pieced block but as you can see, each triangle, the base and handle were appliqued.

Block 61

There was once a beautiful cross stitch signature on this block. I've stared at it for a long time and can't figure out what it might have said. Sometimes I think I see the word "Love" but that's probably wishful thinking.

This is such a sweet block. The pattern page has a full size picture so you can find the perfect fabric to use. The original block used two sizes of three leaf clusters. I think it's a great block.

That's it for today. I'm on the road as the summer commutes have started. If you need to get in touch with me the best way is to use one of the "contact" links on the web site. I'm only in the office 3 days a week during the summer.
A newsletter went out today too so if you're not on the mailing list you're missing out on lots of news and quilty things. There's a link to join the mailing list in the right sidebar.

]]>http://sentimentalstitches.net/2017/06/01/1857-album-quilt-blocks-59-60-61/feed/31857 Album Quilt – Blocks 56 – 57 – 58http://sentimentalstitches.net/2017/05/01/1857-album-quilt-blocks-56-57-58/
http://sentimentalstitches.net/2017/05/01/1857-album-quilt-blocks-56-57-58/#commentsMon, 01 May 2017 14:33:54 +0000http://sentimentalstitches.net/?p=13347It's a three block day today for the first day May. I'm a pretty big fan of all of today's blocks. They're not too difficult but each one is unique in both design and style. There's always something to keep us interested in this fantastic quilt.

I'm heading to the cottage this week to turn on the water for the season and get the hummingbird feeder out. I don't think the cherry trees will be in bloom yet but I'm hoping for some trillium in the woods.

Block 56

This adorable block is signed by Julia Jones in tiny cross stitches.

Check out the petals around the center circle. The papers Julia used to prepare her petals are still there. It took every ounce of willpower I could muster not to take a pair of tweezers and pull out a few of those papers just to see what they say!

Block 57

The fantastic block was made by R.A. Brink.

There are so many amazing details in this block I don't know where to begin. We've got some cute chain stitched little feet on this eagle.

The outside edges of the eagle are are embellished with more chain stitch embroidery.
The crest on the eagle really puzzles me. I don't understand the large stitches in the very light colored thread. Did someone just baste those in to define what was the original crest? The embroidery on it is done in a red and blue chain stitch. I've given what I believe to be the outline on the pattern and also where it was divided into stripes. It's so cool!

The eagle's eye appears to have been embroidered in red. Check out the star banner! I first thought it was missing the fabric but by looking closely at the threads you can see it was embroidered on the very outside with blue chain stitch embroidery.
There was a second row of chain stitch right next inside of the blue worked in red and the lettering was also embroidered in red. I can't wait to see your versions of this block!

Block 58

This block was made by Aunt Martha.

Pick a great yellow and green - add the red embroidery details. You'll have this block done in no time at all!

I think that's it for today. We're on the home stretch here so I'm thinking about what project to do next. Watch the newsletter -- I may send out a survey to see what sounds good to everyone. I'm thinking we may need a break from all the applique but I have another fantastic quilt waiting in the wings and...........I haven't had time to design anything of my own to share in a long time either so there's lots to think about. My goal is to share something that will make you excited about your quilting each and every day!

]]>http://sentimentalstitches.net/2017/05/01/1857-album-quilt-blocks-56-57-58/feed/51857 Album Quilt – Blocks 52 – 53 – 54 – 55http://sentimentalstitches.net/2017/04/01/1857-album-quilt-blocks-52-53-54-55/
http://sentimentalstitches.net/2017/04/01/1857-album-quilt-blocks-52-53-54-55/#commentsSun, 02 Apr 2017 02:08:12 +0000http://sentimentalstitches.net/?p=13327It felt a little bit like spring today. Unfortunately I didn't enjoy much of it. I spent most of the day going back and forth with our cable tv provider trying to get a new cable box activated in the garage for my hubby. By 4 this afternoon I felt like that was under control but when I went to fix dinner I discovered they had turned off the service in the kitchen! After dinner I spent another hour or two going back and forth with them getting that turned back on. I'm not a fan of our provider!!!! Considering it's late in the day today before I'm getting your blocks posted I guess I'm not much more dependable than they are!

I've got four blocks for you today and they really are a fun group so let's get right to it!

Block 52

This block was made by Celia

I hope you can see this block was constructed by appliqueing small segments of a vine like print in a circle.

If you haven't found a fabric for this block yet, here's one I'm considering.

Block 53

The block was made by E. Gowdey. The stitching on the leaves has worn away.

Block 54

This block is signed in tiny cross stitched letters - H B
I tried to tidy this block up a bit. The pattern has templates for the star and triangles in the center section. I was tempted to make a pieced block for the center but decided to stick with the original and applique those shapes.

This flower and leaf diamonds of this block were pieced together first and then the shape was appliqued to the block. I've followed this same technique in my instructions.

I really like this group of blocks and can't wait to see what you do with yours. If anyone finds great broderie perse fabric for Block 52, please share it with the rest of us. I'm always on the lookout for fabric!